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Two photos. The left photo is of Professor Naomi McClure-Griffith in front of outdoor astronomy facilities. The second photo is of Li Yusen holding a camera outside near the ocean.

National recognition for Australian astronomers innovating how we explore the cosmos

The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) honoured six astronomers at its Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide this week, including two ANU scientists.

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A blood sample being taken at the the John Curtin School of Medical Research located at The Australian National University.
Friday, 05 Apr 2024
  • News
  • Research story

A supportive workplace, work-life balance and a connection to rural communities are all key to retaining doctors in rural and remote areas of Australia, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).

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Thursday, 04 Apr 2024
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Researchers from ANU have made a discovery about a little understood protein in the human body that could help treat diseases that cause seizures, including epilepsy.

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Dried ground
Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

Scientists examined computer simulations of Earth’s climate over the past 1,150 years. They found that given enough time, natural variability in Australian rainfall can produce “mega-droughts” lasting 20 years or more.

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man in a field
Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024
  • News

Three exceptional scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have been recognised for their world-leading work with our forests, marine megafauna and critical metals.

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Aerial photo of a saltpan
Thursday, 28 Mar 2024
  • Analysis and opinion

Landsat Nextis the next generation of an Earth observation satellite program from which Australia has benefited for over 40 years. Here's what it means for Australia.

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Dr Chelisa Cardinez, left, and Rebecca Davey in a research lab at the John Curtin School of Medical Research
Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024
  • Research story

Scientists from The Australian National University have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis.

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Two baby parrots
Monday, 25 Mar 2024
  • News

A new evaluation from ANU scientists of the number of swift parrots left in the wild has confirmed their population size is likely only a few hundred and declining rapidly. 

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Animals in a kitchen
Monday, 25 Mar 2024
  • Research story

What business does a wild animal have in contributing to our domestic bliss?

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Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
  • News

Physicists have devised an ultra-thin dynamic amplifier for electromagnetic radiation using a parametric metasurface.

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